1875 Knickerbocker Base Ball Club Reunion Game
On September 27, 1875, the Knickerbocker Base Ball Club held a reunion game between the 1855 and 1865 teams. The youngsters whitewashed the veterans by a score of 21-0.
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John Patrick Martin All-Star Series of Northeast Historical Base Ball returns to Muzzy Field in Bristol, CT on Sunday September 20th
The John Patrick Martin All-Star Series of Northeast Historical Base Ball returns to Muzzy Field in Bristol, CT on Sunday September 20th. John Martin was an influential videographer at the New England Sports Network (NESN). Please watch this touching tribute to John, provided by NESN: Players and fans are encouraged to donate at their comfort to ccals.org at the request of the Martin family. The series will feature a Tripleheader of base ball in the style of 1864 beginning at 10am. Teams “Daniel” & “Lucius” signify Daniel Lucius “Doc” Adams of Mont Vernon NH. Adams is nominated to Major League Baseball’s Hall … Continue reading →
Doc Umpires Deciding Fashion Race Course Game
The Fashion Race Course games were played between All-Star teams (pick nines) comprised of the finest New York-area players versus the finest Brooklyn area players representing the 1st real All-Star Games. It was also the 1st time admission was charged to watch a game. The following is the box score from the 3rd and final game, played on September 10, 1858. The umpire for this important game was none other than Doc Adams of the Knickerbocker Club.
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